1. Emerging microbial biocontrol strategies for plant pathogens2. Production and commercialization of biocontrol products3. The latest omics and technologies used in plant-soil microbiome in plant pathogen management4. Understanding Trichoderma: between biotechnology and microbial ecology5. Potential of microbial antagonists as biocontrol agents against plant fungal pathogens6. Formulation of microbial biocontrol agents-an industrial perspective7. Exploitation of microbial antagonists for the control of postharvest diseases of fruits8. Endophytic microbiota in plant disease management9. Endophytic microorganism as a source of bioactive compounds10. Microbial biofilm potential role in plant disease management11. Plant growth promoting bacteria in food security and plant disease management12. Beneficial yeast microbes in the fruit disease management13. Bacterial strains used in post-harvest management of fruits14. Engineered nanoparticles application in phytopathogen management15. Bacterial volatiles application in plant disease management16. CRISPER/ CAS techniques used in plant disease management17. The impact of climate change on plant diseases and food security18. Insects-plants-pathogens: Toxicity, dependence and defense dynamics19. MicroRNAs in plant insect interaction and insect pest control